Philo Vance Returns (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Philo Vance Returns is a crime and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 64 minutes. “"EVERY TIME I TRY TO GET NEXT TO A BLONDE...A KILLER GETS THERE FIRST!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Playboy Larry Blendon introduces his grandmother Stella Blendon to his fiancée, radio singer Virginia Berneaux. Despite Larry's record of broken romances and divorces, Virginia decides she will marry him. Virginia is slain that night and Blandon telephones his friend, Philo Vance, to help find the killer.
Who’s in it. Philo Vance Returns stars William Wright as Philo Vance, Vivian Austin as Lorena Blendon Simms, Leon Belasco as Alexis Karnoff and Clara Blandick as Stella Blendon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Philo Vance Returns has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Philo Vance Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Philo Vance Returns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Philo Vance Returns (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Philo Vance Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Philo Vance Returns worth watching?
- Philo Vance Returns holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Philo Vance Returns?
- Philo Vance Returns stars William Wright, Vivian Austin, Leon Belasco, Clara Blandick and Ramsay Ames.
- When was Philo Vance Returns released?
- Philo Vance Returns was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.